Speaking

“… Her manner and approach were so satisfying… Please keep me informed of other upcoming workshops.”  Bay Area LCSW

“Well organized, great handout, great resources, theory, content, and involvement.  Wow!  Thanks.” 

~ Participant, National Youth at Risk Conference

As a Speaker, I have developed and presented seminars and workshops for a variety of audiences. I have spoken at state and national education conferences from coast to coast; human resources and writers’ conferences; workshops for mental health care professionals, hospice volunteers, and Art for Healing participants; seminars for senior adults, and school district institutes.

Currently, I teach writing classes in journaling and memoir, independently and through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Bakersfield.

I design and deliver Custom Workshops and Seminars with these objectives in mind:

• ·         Teaching concepts and skills
• ·         Nurturing individuals and teams
• ·         Transforming lives and workplaces
• ·         Respecting all participants and their experience and knowledge
  

Why choose Connections & Conversations

• ·         Employee wellness is a priority in the culture of your business or organization
• ·         You recognize the significance of building relationships among co-workers for
        even greater productivity.
  
• ·         My aim is to assist both businesses and employees to achieve overall wellness
        for a happier, more-healthy workplace.
• ·         I am dedicated to eradicating isolation, supporting staff, and creating and
        maintaining a healthy, productive work environment.

Partnering with me in your quest to achieve overall wellness

• ·         Decreases absenteeism
• ·         Reduces job stress
• ·         Creates a collaborative, supportive  environment
• ·         Validates staff’s work and efforts
• ·         Results in a stronger, more cohesive team
• ·         Supports each member of the team

The custom-designed, signature presentations in my repertoire include these topics:

•      Self-Care: Taking Care of #1

•      Self-Esteem: You’ve got the Power

•      Bringing Your Best; Excellent Customer Service

•      Team Building: Team Esteem                                              

•      Honoring Diversity

•      The Power of Forgiveness

•      Journaling and Memoir

•      Writing & Study Skills

Call me at 661-619-3359 or email me at HeyAnnis@aol.com to find out more about these or other possible topics that you have in mind for workshops or presentations.